Obituaries

Pastor’s Pen “Trust in the LORD, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness” (Psalm 37:3). I love this phrase that we read of in one of David’s…

 Lois Elaine Geiger of Beehive Homes of Duluth received the call of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 6, 2023 (Epiphany) to enter into her eternal home. Her life was…

 Bobby G. Evans, 88, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at his home in Bluff Dale, Texas. He was born on November 7, 1934, In…

 Del Ray Stacy passed away on February 3r, 2023, at the age of 92 and is now with Jesus… his Lord and Savior. He was a loving husband, dedicated father,…

Kenneth David “Ken” Wesson went to be with his Lord on January 7th, 2023, at the age of 89. He loved his Lord and was a member of First Baptist Church of Brownwood for 55 years. Kenneth was born in Goldthwaite, Mills County, Texas and was not away from it for very long. He grew up in the country and loved living there. He showed calves in high school and when he went to college at Texas A&M, he continued in showing lambs. After graduation from Texas A&M, he entered the Army as a 2nd. Lieutenant and served at Fort Benning, Georgia where he met his wife, Elizabeth Ann Fondren Wesson. He finished his tour of duty in South Korea as a 1st Lieutenant. Kenneth went to work for Swift & Company as a salesman and on April 25,1959, married Elizabeth Fondren of Columbus, Georgia. Shortly after this, he found a place in the country out of Mt. Pleasant, Texas to live. In 1967 he went to work for Allied Chemical Corp and moved to Brownwood and soon moved out to the country again where he pursued his love of raising cattle and goats. He retired from Allied Chemical and started Big Rig Fertilizer and operated it for about 15 years. Then he and Liz started the first Assisted Living facility in Brown County, Rolling Oaks Personal Care in Early, Texas. He sold Rolling Oaks in 2003 and pursued other interests. Kenneth is survived by his wife of 63 years, Elizabeth Ann “Liz” Fondren Wesson of Mullin; daughters, Suzanne Dowdy and Melanie Wesson of Brownwood and Karen Francis of Coldspring, Texas; grandchildren, Ryan Dowdy of Coppell, Texas and Taylor Dowdy of Bradenton, Florida; sister, Wanda Westlake of Waxahachie, and many nieces and nephews. He loved visiting with his brothers and sisters and held a reunion each year for his relatives at his cabin at Lake Brownwood and other places. He loved all the Wessons. He was preceded in death by his parents, Culberson Craig and Lillie Mae Goodwin Wesson; sisters, Ovella Knight and Barbara Jernigan and brothers, Jefferson Craig Wesson and

A graveside funeral service for Barbara Denhart, age 82, of Bangs, will be held at 11:00AM, Saturday, January 21, 2023, at the Bangs Cemetery, under the direction of Heartland Funeral Home. Barbara passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023, in Brownwood.

Allen Graves Reed, 77, of Brownwood, Texas, passed away on January 12, 2023. Allen was born on February 2, 1945 to Buford Allen Reed and Kathryn Graves Reed in Montgomery City, Missouri.

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Charlie Vin Gamblin, age 73, of Brownwood, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022, in an Abilene hospital. Charlie was born on September 16, 1949, in Victoria, to E.B. and Geneva (Johnson) Gamblin. He graduated from Karnes City High School where he was a star athlete in track and baseball. Charlie went on to serve his country in the Marine Corps as a sergeant in the 1st Marine Expeditionary Forces in Vietnam. He graduated with his BBA from the University of Texas in 1974 and from St. Mary’s School of Law in 1977. In 1978, Charlie opened his private law practice in Brownwood. He enjoyed part-time ranching while practicing law, and full-time ranching when he retired from his law practice. He loved practicing law. Charlie married Ginger McGregor in Brownwood, on January 31, 1985. Charlie was always up for an adventure. He and Ginger loved to travel around the United States and abroad. Charlie was a problem solver and could fix anything. Farming, ranching and the great outdoors were his passion. Charlie was very generous to many different organizations and local causes. Charlie is survived by his wife of 36 years, Ginger Gamblin of Brownwood, two brothers, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister. A celebration of Charlie’s life will be held at a later date. Memorials can be made to a donor’s favorite charity. Condolences, memories, and tributes can be offered to the family online at heartlandfuneralhome.com.